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UN General Assembly 2026: Everything about UNGA session and who's attending

World leaders are coming together in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. President Trump will address the body on Tuesday, as will his Finnish, French and Turkish counterparts

Global diesel squeeze may stretch into 2027 as stocks hit historic lows

Global diesel supplies are tightening as fuel stocks fall to historic lows, refinery capacity remains limited and wars disrupt trade, raising the risk of high prices into 2027

Before you bite: How FMCG companies manage food-safety from factory to shelf

From testing raw materials to holding batches and conducting mock recalls, food companies are building systems to catch problems related to products before they reach consumers

Trai mandates more voice and SMS-only recharge options for consumers

The 13th amendment to Trai's consumer protection rules requires telcos to offer more voice and SMS-only STVs across different validity periods, giving consumers more recharge choices

From GDP to inflation: How US-Iran conflict is affecting major economies

The US-Iran conflict has pushed up oil prices, disrupted trade and raised inflation risks, but its economic impact varies across major economies

Broadcasters want Barc ratings back: How TV viewership is measured in India

Broadcasters have called for the restoration of Barc ratings amid the prolonged suspension. Here is how TV ratings are measured, what they indicate and why they matter to the industry

WHO calls for stronger ethics oversight of AI-related health research

AI can accelerate health research, but the WHO warns that existing oversight may not fully address emerging risks involving data, bias and accountability

Caste, competition, isolation: NTF report flags fault lines across campuses

The National Task Force's interim report flags academic pressure, caste-related concerns and social exclusion on campuses, as protests continue at IIT Bombay after the death of a second-year student

Not singing all Vande Mataram stanzas should not be a crime: Supreme Court

The court referred to the Bijoe Emmanuel ruling as it considered whether a person who respectfully declines to sing can face criminal action

OpenAI's model solves 100+ maths problems, company forms advisory group

OpenAI said a model that began training on Aug 28 has solved more than 100 long-standing maths problems, prompting the firm to create an independent advisory group to review and communicate its result

SAP must restore Nayara Energy services, Delhi HC says EU sanctions no bar

The court observed that SAP India's suspension of critical software support was prima facie in breach of its contract with Nayara Energy

Can't run only for profit: SC seeks financial records from pvt universities

The Supreme Court has directed private universities to disclose audited accounts, fee structures, surplus investments, government benefits, staffing and grievance mechanisms as part of a review

Grounds of arrest must be given in writing even under UAPA, says SC

The Supreme Court said arrested persons must be told the grounds of arrest in writing, even in cases under special laws such as UAPA, and ordered action against officers who fail to follow the rule

India's crude import bill rises 48% to $74.8 bn in Apr-Aug amid high costs

India spent $24.4 billion more on crude in April-August despite a 0.4% fall in import volumes as prices rose in international markets amid supply concerns due to the West Asia conflict

Veg, non-veg labels on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes: What new rules say

The government has amended packaging rules to require soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and other toiletries to carry symbols showing whether they are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin

US threatens to shut Iranian airlines out of global operations this week

The sanctions threat goes beyond the airlines, targeting airports, ticketing companies, fuel suppliers, and other support businesses that help air carriers operate abroad

Chandra's third term: Why Tata Trusts and Tata Sons read the rules differently

A 4:1 board vote has opened a legal battle over Tata Sons' Articles, the Trusts' special voting rights and whether a casting vote can override their opposition to Chandrasekaran's reappointment

India's permanent UNSC seat bid gets backing from four European nations

Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic backed India's bid at the first V4-India foreign ministers' meeting, adding to support for New Delhi's push to reform the UN Security Council

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures orders worth ₹985 crore

The orders include a 534.3 MWp project in Rajasthan and a 616 MWh turnkey BESS EPC project in South Africa, the company said

Trump TV launched: What is the White House's new 24/7 streaming platform?

The White House has launched Trump TV, a 24/7 streaming platform featuring Donald Trump's past speeches, public appearances, administration announcements and other official events